04-06-2006, 09:58 PM
Just to add to all the great advice given - I put all the same pound test line on all my downrigger reels - that add a consistant line size that all your releases can be set to release.
I use my downriggers just for the kokanee at the Gorge & Strawberry. I am the guy who uses rubber bands and I am a happy camper with the results. I don't have to use a rubber snubber becasue the rubber band takes the shock of the initial hit. I have tried the red & black releases but could never get my confidence high on the release working on smaller fish. Thus drag the fish until you check the line. But it is all a matter of your comfort level.
Good Luck - and don't become discourage when you hang your ball for the first time - that's why we alll have downrigger balls with a few srcatches and paint removed....
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I use my downriggers just for the kokanee at the Gorge & Strawberry. I am the guy who uses rubber bands and I am a happy camper with the results. I don't have to use a rubber snubber becasue the rubber band takes the shock of the initial hit. I have tried the red & black releases but could never get my confidence high on the release working on smaller fish. Thus drag the fish until you check the line. But it is all a matter of your comfort level.
Good Luck - and don't become discourage when you hang your ball for the first time - that's why we alll have downrigger balls with a few srcatches and paint removed....
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